Lagos, Nigeria – Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre, a leading social enterprise in assistive technology and digital skills training, partnered with MTN Nigeria to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with an inclusive games event.
The event, held on December 3, 2024, brought together persons with disabilities and MTN Nigeria staff members to engage in friendly competitions of board games such as Chess, Scrabble, Draught, Dominoes, and Whot Card. The primary goal was to foster interaction, understanding, and inclusion between individuals with and without disabilities.
“This inclusive games event highlights the desire of persons with disabilities to not only participate in the workforce but also to be included in recreational activities,” said Mr. Opeolu Stephen Akinola, CEO of Accesstech Innovation. “We are proud to partner with an inclusive organization like MTN Nigeria to amplify the voices of persons with disabilities and create a more inclusive future.”
The event was a resounding success, drawing a diverse crowd of game enthusiasts, including blind, deaf, wheelchair, and walking aid users. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, laughter, and a shared passion for gaming.
Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre is committed to empowering persons with disabilities through technology and education. By organizing events like this, the organization aims to raise awareness about the challenges and potential of individuals with disabilities and promote a more inclusive society
Lagos, Nigeria – Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre, a leading social enterprise in assistive technology and digital skills training, partnered with MTN Nigeria to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with an inclusive games event.
The event, held on December 3, 2024, brought together persons with disabilities and MTN Nigeria staff members to engage in friendly competitions of board games such as Chess, Scrabble, Draught, Dominoes, and Whot Card. The primary goal was to foster interaction, understanding, and inclusion between individuals with and without disabilities.
“This inclusive games event highlights the desire of persons with disabilities to not only participate in the workforce but also to be included in recreational activities,” said Mr. Opeolu Stephen Akinola, CEO of Accesstech Innovation. “We are proud to partner with an inclusive organization like MTN Nigeria to amplify the voices of persons with disabilities and create a more inclusive future.”
The event was a resounding success, drawing a diverse crowd of game enthusiasts, including blind, deaf, wheelchair, and walking aid users. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, laughter, and a shared passion for gaming.
Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre is committed to empowering persons with disabilities through technology and education. By organizing events like this, the organization aims to raise awareness about the challenges and potential of individuals with disabilities and promote a more inclusive society.